Iron Crosses (stretch)

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Iron Crosses (stretch)

Category
Stretching
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
N/A
Force
Pull
Mechanic
Compound

Primary Muscles

Quadriceps

Secondary Muscles

None specified

Instructions

  1. 1

    Lie face down on the floor, with your arms extended out to your side, palms pressed to the floor. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    To begin, flex one knee and bring that leg across the back of your body, attempting to touch it to the ground near the opposite hand.

  3. 3

    Promptly return the leg to the starting postion, and quickly repeat with the other leg. Continue alternating for 10-20 repetitions.

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